Bosch Communications Systems

Get your message across, effectively.

 Bosch Security Systems is an innovative, one-stop global shop for high-quality, safety, security and communication
products. With an unrivalled choice and an integrated approach, Bosch offers a complete range of specialised
state-of-the-art products and systems for standard or customised applications and projects.
Our comprehensive portfolio includes:
• CCTV Surveillance • Access Control and Building Integration • Intrusion Detection
• Fire Detection • Public Address and Conference Systems • Professional Sound

Communications Systems – Getting the message across

Our communications systems help you to get any message across via state-of-the-art technology. We have done years of
thorough research and have over 50 years of experience in Public address and Conference systems.

Amplifiers
Plena Amplifiers – All-round audio technology
Plena is a range of Public Address mixing and booster amplifiers which offers a truly ‘all-round’ approach. It is a family of
system elements that enables you to specify and install Public Address systems tailored to almost all application needs.

Mixing Amplifiers

Unique Features
• 4 mic. level balanced inputs • Balanced phone jack / DIN
• Built-in speech filter for increased input connections
intelligibility • Three stereo line input selection
• Priority and VOX operation • Selectable 2-tone chime
• Telephone and emergency input • Separate bass & treble control
with priority • Multiple outputs (4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V)

Booster Amplifiers

Unique Features
• XLR inputs / output • Low profile 2U housing
• Direct 100V input for power (except LBD 1938)
expansion • LBD 1938 (3U housing)
• Excellent S/N >80dB • Multiple outputs
• Input level control (4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V)

Technical Specifications
Mixing Amplifiers Booster Amplifiers
Model LBD 1906 LBD 1912 LBD 1916 LBD 1930 LBD 1935 LBD 1938
Rated output wattage (RMS) 60W 120W 240W 120W 240W 480W
Battery voltage 24Vdc (max. 10% deviation) 24Vdc (max. 10% deviation)
Frequency response 50Hz to 18kHz (+1/-3dB) 60Hz to 15kHz (+1/-3dB)
Distortion
(at rated output power at 1kBz) <1% <1% <3% <1% <1% <3%
Inputs 4 balanced inputs / 3 stereo line inputs XLR & Phone Jack XLR
Input 1 (5 pole DIN / 6.3mm phone jack)
Input 2 - 4 (6.3mm phone jack)
Impedance 1kΩ balanced 20kΩ
Sensitivity 1.0mV (mic. inputs) 1.0 V balanced
SIN >75dB >80dB >85dB >80dB
Chime 0/2 (OFF/ON) selectable - on DIN inputs
Speech filter response -3dB at 315Hz
Phantom power Yes (on mic. input 1)
(Through 5 pole DIN connection only)
Dimensions (H x W x D) (88 x 432 x 250) mm (88 x 432 x 250) mm (145 x 430
x 370) mm
Weight 7kg 10.5kg 13.5kg 10.5kg 12.5kg 25kg
Dual Channel Amplifier – Customisable sound amplifying systems
LBD 8148 Dual Channel Amplifier is designed by Bosch for professional sound contractors for all kinds of applications,
from shopping malls and educational institutions to convention centres.

Unique Features
• Mode switch
• Inter-modulation distortion
• High slew rate
• High dynamic headroom
• Balanced inputs
• Visual monitoring

Technical Specifications
Electrical Mechanical
Power Output 19-inch rack mountable or free-standing or anti-skid feet;
Music power 250W + 250W RMS rounded, with easy-to-use handles provided for transport.
measured with tone burst Four rubber bumpers protect the rear plate.

DIN power 150W + 150W RMS Weight 21kg (net)

(per channel 35V across 8Ω Temperature Range Operating -10°C to +45°C
in ‘Two-Channel’ mode) Storage -20°C to +75°C
300W in ‘Bridge’ mode Humidity Up to 98% RH
(70V across 16Ω) (tested according to IEC 68)
Distortion Connectors 1 No. 6.35mm socket per
Harmonic <0.05% (Typical distortion channel and 1 No. 6.35mm
distortion 0.03% at rated power at 1kHz) interconnect socket per
Inter-modulation <0.05% for frequency 500 channel for looping of input
distortion & 8000Hz according to IEC 268 to second amplifier

Slew rate 70V/µ sec 6-way Terminal Block Wired parallel to input
connector above
Power bandwidth 20Hz to 20kHz at 0.1% distortion
Per-channel red and black banana-type terminals
Frequency response 10Hz to 50kHz for output
Hum and noise 90dB below rated output
100dB ‘A’ weighted
Inputs
Input sensitivity 775mV (± 0.5dB)
Input impedance >100k balanced
Input attenuation Adjustable between 0 & >60dB
Power Supply
Mains 220/240V ± 10% 50Hz to 60Hz
Mains Current
Consumption Less than 650mA on no load
Less than 3.2A on rated load
Fuses Two 5 x 20mm fuses are
provided on the rear panel;
6.3AT for mains circuit of
amplifier and 315 MAT for fan
mains circuit. 5 x 20mm DC
fuses are provided in the DC
circuits inside the amplifier
Output DC Maintained within
offset voltage 20mV by tracking circuit
Speakers
Ceiling Speakers – Exceptional sound clarity
A complete range of loudspeakers suitable for both speech and music reproduction in shops, departmental stores,
schools, sports halls, hotels, restaurants and all other public address applications.

Unique Features
• Easy to install with spring-loaded mounting clamps
• Power handling capacity - 6 Watts / 4 Watts
• Excellent frequency response
• High sound pressure level
• Wide opening angle
• In-built 100V line matching transformer
• Contemporary aesthetic grill design
• Compact size
• Optimised for music & speech applications
• Ideal for mounting on false ceilings

Technical Specifications
LBD 8353/10 LBD 8352/10 LBD 8351/10 LBD 0606/10
Power handling capacity 6 Watts (6-3-1.5) 6 Watts (6-3-1.5) 4 Watts (4-2-1) 6 Watts (6-3-1.5)
Sound pressure level (max.) 96dB 96dB 93dB 98dB
Effective frequency range 70-15000Hz 70-10000Hz 300-15000Hz 80-16000Hz
Rated input voltage 100 Volts 100 Volts 100 Volts 100 Volts
Rated impedance 1667 1667 1667 1667
Colour IFB white IFB white IFB white IFB white
Weight (approx.) 750 Grams 600 Grams 500 Grams 800 Grams
Mounting Clamp type Clamp type Clamp type Clamp type
Overall dimensions 210mm Dia. 180mm Dia. 165mm Dia. 200mm Dia.
90mm Height 70mm Height 65mm Height 70mm Height

Wooden Box Cabinet Speakers – Truly world-class performance and quality

Unique Features
• Push terminals to allow selection of power
• Quick and simple Installation with mounting brackets
• Excellent frequency response
• High sound pressure level
• Wide opening angle
• In-built 100V line matching transformer
• Ergonomic & stylish design
• Shape & size to fit-in all applications & structures/interiors
• Optimised for music & speech applications

Technical Specifications
LBD 3902/00 LBD 3903/00 LBD 3904/00 LBD 3905/00 LBD 3921/00
Max. power 9W 18W 9W 18W 36W
Rated power (PHC) 6W (6-3-1.5) 12W (12-6-3) 6W (6-3-1.5) 12W (12-6-3) 24W (24-12-6)
Sound pressure level at 96dB/90dB 98dB/92dB 96dB/90dB 96dB/90dB 98dB/92dB
rated power/1W (at 1kHz, 1m)
Effective frequency range
(-10dB) 200-15000Hz 200-15000Hz 200-18000Hz 200-15000Hz 200-15000Hz
Opening angle at (1kHz,
4kHz, -6dB) in degrees 150/70 150/70 150/70 210/60 210/60
Rated voltage 100V 100V 100V 100V 100V
Rated impedance in ohms 1667 833 1667 833 500
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm 243 x 152 x 140 447 x 60 x 53 242 x 54 x 14 243 x 236 x 132 850 x 153 x 40
Weight in kg 1.8 3 1.25 3 4
LBD 879X Series Conference System – Portable state-of-the-art technology
The Bosch Conference System LBD 879X Series is an easy-to-use, plug-and-play conference system that can
be used for conference and meeting applications.

Unique Features
• Supports a 60-delegate conference
• Expandable up to 80 units
• Sensitive microphone, with illuminated LED ring
• Built-in automatic volume compressor for balanced and natural sound
• Graphic equaliser for optimum audio performance
• Ability to play background music simultaneously and / or presentation
through microphone
• Outputs for connecting to a public address system and recording system

Technical Specifications
Chairman Unit/Delegate Unit LBD 8791 / LBD 8792
Rated power supply voltage (Derived from LBD 8794) +24V DC
Current consumption with rated power <65mA
Quiescent <25mA
Sensitivity of microphone at 1kHz -65dB (± 4dB ) (0dB = 1V/bar)
Hum and noise (with mic. input terminated) <-50dB
Frequency response 200Hz to 12.5kHz
Priority muting at 1kHz >50dB
Rated power output at 1kHz 300mW
THD for rated output at 1kHz <1%
Secretary Unit LBD 8793
Rated power supply voltage (derived from LBD 8794) +24V DC
Current consumption with related power <60mA
Quiescent <20mA
Related output e.m.f. for headphones 2.75V (rms)
Rated source impedance 47Ω
Rated load impedance 8Ω to 600Ω
Conference Controller LBD 8794
Main input voltage (rated) 240V DC (50-60Hz)
(selectable by typing) 220V
DC output voltage 24V DC (± 0.5V)
Continuous current rating at 40°C 2.0Amps
Fuses AC 1AT
DC 3.15AT
MC1/MC2 sensitivity 1mV (+ 1/3-dB)
AUX. input sensitivity 100mV (+ 1/3-dB)
Frequency response 200Hz to 12.5kHz (± 3dB)
Hum and noise < -50dB
MIC channel i/p impedance 4.7kΩ (typical)
AUX channel i/p impedance 4.7kΩ (typical)
Compressor 3:1 compression
6-band equaliser centre frequencies 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz
Boost / Cut at centre frequencies +6dB to 0dB (typical)
P.A. Output
Output e.m.f. 1V rms (± 3dB)
Rated load impedance >10kΩ
Rated output impedance 100Ω
Record Output
Output e.m.f. 0.5V ms (± 3dB)
Rated load impedance >47kΩ
Rated output impedance 1kΩ
In conference controller LBD 8794, an alert tone is generated on switching priority
Tone frequency (± 20%) 500Hz (typical)
Tone duration (± 20%) 500mS (typical)
Industrial Public Address Systems
Wall Mounting Stations – Audio you can rely on

Unique Features
• Two independent channels
• Simplicity of operation
• Modular construction for easiness of service
• Withstands industrial environment
• AC/DC operation
• Available in three versions

Technical Specifications
LBD 8921/02 LBD 8922/01 LBD 8924/ 01 LBD 8904
Microphone
Type Dynamic noise canceling Dynamic noise canceling
Internal impedance 230Ω ± 15% 310Ω ± 15%
Sensitivity 0.7mV/Pa 0.7mV/Pa

Receiver
Type Dynamic
Internal impedance 230Ω ± 15%
SPL 110dB/V (Typ. at 1kHz)

Line Receive Amplifier
Input sensitivity 2V
Output 1 Watt across 25Ω
Distortion 1% at 1kHz
Residual noise level -50dB (w.r.t. rated output)
Frequency response 200Hz to 10kHz (+1/-3dB)
Power bandwidth 200Hz to 10kHz (1%)

Line Amplifier Section

Input sensitivity 5mV (adjustable by preset 0.7mV (adjustable by preset
internally) microphone input internally) microphone input
Input impedance 4kΩ Resistive 4kΩ Resistive
Load impedance 240Ω Resistive 240Ω Resistive
Output 2V 2V
Distortion 1% at 1 kHz 1% at 1 kHz
Residual noise level -50dB (w.r.t. rated output) -50dB (w.r.t. rated output)
Frequency response 200Hz to 12kHz within 200Hz to 12kHz within
+1 & -3dB +1 & -3dB
Gong tone frequency 600kHz ± 100kHz 600kHz ± 100kHz
Gong tone duration 800mS ± 100 mS 800mS ± 100 mS

Power Amplifier Section

Input sensitivity 2V 2V 2V
Input impedance 25kΩ 20kΩ 25kΩ
Distortion 1% at 1kHz 1% at 1kHz 1% at 1kHz
Frequency response 200Hz to 10kHz (± 3dB) 200Hz to 10kHz (± 3dB) 200Hz to 10kHz (± 3dB)
Residual noise level -50dB (w.r.t. rated output) -50dB (w.r.t. rated output) 50dB (w.r.t. rated output)
Tone control Bass cut filter Bass cut filter Bass cut filter
(minimum cut 10dB (minimum cut 10dB (minimum cut 10dB
at 200Hz) at 200Hz) at 200Hz)
Output power 15W r.m.s. across 8Ω or 15W r.m.s. across 8Ω or 15W r.m.s. across 8Ω or
16Ω load on relevant tap 16Ω load on relevant tap 16Ω load on relevant tap
Protection Short circuit protection Short circuit protection Short circuit protection
on output on output on output
 LBD 8921/02 LBD 8922/01 LBD 8924/01 LBD 8904
Power Supply
Power supply 110V/220V/240V AC 110V/220V/240V AC 110V/220V/240V AC
± 10% 50/60Hz (240V ± 10% 50/60Hz (240V ± 10% 50/60Hz (240V
tapping set on tapping set on tapping set on
delivery) or 24V DC delivery) or 24V DC delivery) or 24V DC
Current consumption 240V AC  180mA 240V AC  180mA 240V AC  180mA
24V DC  850mA 24V DC  820mA 24V DC  850mA

Climatic
Permissible temperature Operation: -20°C to + 55°C Operation: -20°C to + 55°C Operation: -20°C to + 55°C
Storage : -40°C to + 70°C Storage : -40°C to + 70°C Storage : -40°C to + 70°C
Permissible humidity 95% 95% 95%
Dimension (H x W x D) mm 365 x 150 x 225 355 x 150 x 175 355 x 150 x 175
Environmental protection IP 52 without IP 52 without IP 52 without
weatherproof cover weatherproof cover weatherproof cover
IP 55 with IP 55 with IP 55 with
weatherproof cover weatherproof cover weatherproof cover
Weight 7kg without packing 7kg without packing 7kg without packing
Colour Front panel - Dark Brown Front panel - Dark Brown Front panel - Dark Brown
Rear housing - Beige Rear housing - Beige Rear housing - Beige
Indications Green LED for Power ON Green LED for Power ON Green LED for Power ON
Red LED for Private Red LED for Private
Channel Busy Channel Busy

Controls on Front Panel
Page switch Yes Yes
Private switch No Yes
FS (Function Switch) Yes Yes
Screwdriver adjustable
volume control for
loudspeaker Yes Yes Yes

Control Inside
Input sensitivity control Yes Yes
Receive level control Yes Yes
Speech filter jumper Yes Yes Yes
Cable termination On multi-way On multi-way On multi-way
shrouded terminals shrouded terminals shrouded terminals
Cable entry Via 4 nos. glands at bottom Via 4 nos. glands at bottom Via 4 nos. glands at bottom

Standards:
IEC 65 : Safety Standard
IEC 68: Climatic and
Environment Conditions
IEC 144: Degree of
Mechanical Protection
IEC 268: Sound
System Equipment

Optional Accessories:
LBD 8901: Weatherproof
Cover
LBD 8930: Station
Junction Box
 Tradition of quality and innovation

For over 100 years, the Bosch name has stood for quality and
reliability. Bosch Security Systems proudly offers a wide range of
fire, intrusion, CCTV, management and communication systems
and components to help you find the solution for any application.
We are the global supplier of choice for innovative technology
backed by the highest level of service and support. When you
need solutions you can rely on, choose Bosch.

Bosch Limited,
Security Systems Division
P.B. No. 3000, Hosur Road
Bangalore - 560 030
Tel.: +91 80 4176 8378
Fax: +91 80 4176 8263
E-mail: [email protected]
www.boschsecurity.co.in

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